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Fuse problems

Fuse 26 keeps blowing
I have a 2000 ford ranger I noticed my noise for when I leave my key in the ignition was not work I look in fuse box on the drivers side and my 10 amp fuse (#26) was blown I replaced it’s and it blew again truck was not started I just hooked up my driver side speaker I unplugged my radio and put another fuse in today and it blew I don’t what to or where to start
 
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You have a short or an overload in the circuit. The only way to find it is to start tracking down what's on the circuit, disconnecting them and see if that solves the issue. If that doesn't work, you need to trace the wire(s) to see if the insulation has been compromised.
 
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I took the fuse box out on the driver side but idk what wire goes to 26
 
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The loads connected to it are listed in the manual.
 
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I saw it I won’t have Time to disconnect them tonight I don’t even know where any of the relays are this is driving me insane
 
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FUSE #26 issue

[QUOTE=BUCKEYEMAN;2230891]Fuse 26 keeps blowing
I have a 2000 ford ranger I noticed my noise for when I leave my key in the ignition was not work I look in fuse box on the drivers side and my 10 amp fuse (#26) was blown I replaced it’s and it blew again truck was not started I just hooked up my driver side speaker I unplugged my radio and put another fuse in today and it blew I don’t what to or where to start[/QUOTE
I tried to Google this for you and a ton of other people have the same issue. Mabey start there and see if you get any help. Wish I could offer more, Good luck.
 
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